Have you been sexually active and missed your period? If so, you could be pregnant, but how do you know for sure?
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First, let’s discuss what “missed your period” means.
Step 1: Figure out the first day of your last period.
Step 2: Count how many days from then until now.
Step 3: If you’ve passed 28 days with no bleeding, then take a pregnancy test. By taking a pregnancy test, you can confirm if you are pregnant or not. If you test prior to a missed period, you could have inaccurate results.
There are a few types of pregnancy tests: home pregnancy tests, blood tests, and medical-grade urine tests. Regardless of the type of pregnancy test, they all work by checking (urine or blood) for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is a hormone produced only during pregnancy. At-home pregnancy tests may be a convenient option for you because they are available in most pharmacies and grocery stores. Blood tests can be conducted at a doctor’s office. Here at Women’s Hope Medical Clinic, we offer medical-grade urine tests to confirm if you are pregnant. Our tests are confidential and free – no insurance required. Call or text us at (334) 319-8297 to schedule your pregnancy test today!